The main trade union, the Confederation of Trade Unions of the Slovak Republic (KOZ SR), has proposed its own plan for repairing public finances, warning the Government against repeating austerity policies that disproportionately affect workers and low-income groups. In a response to the labour minister’s call for input from social partners, KOZ SR submitted a set of proposals that aim to make the fiscal consolidation process more equitable. The union calls for better tax collection, higher property and environmental taxes, and a more progressive tax system. KOZ SR criticised recent cost-cutting measures for lacking proper dialogue and for placing too much pressure on vulnerable groups.
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